34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

81°
H 84°
L 63°
SW
9mph
Low tide
6:29 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 08m at 6:29 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:51 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 1850

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:494.03:224.28:060.89:132.74:567:21Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:063.54:044.58:541.110:392.14:577:21Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:473.24:434.99:441.411:401.54:577:21Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:153.25:225.410:331.64:577:21Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:273.36:025.912:300.811:22 AM1.84:587:21Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:283.66:446.31:160.012:101.94:587:21Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:203.87:276.72:00-0.612:591.94:597:21Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:074.08:127.02:44-1.11:491.95:007:20New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:544.18:587.03:28-1.42:391.95:007:20New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:424.39:456.94:13-1.53:321.95:017:20New Moon10Wed
11Thu11:324.410:366.54:59-1.44:282.05:017:20Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:224.55:46-1.15:302.05:027:19Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:154.76:32-0.66:412.15:027:19Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:305.12:104.87:210.08:042.05:037:19First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:394.33:085.08:120.69:391.85:047:18First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:053.74:055.29:091.211:021.35:047:18First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:403.44:575.410:081.65:057:17First Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:093.35:445.612:090.811:04 AM2.05:067:17Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:213.56:265.81:030.311:55 AM2.25:067:16Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:123.67:055.91:470.012:402.45:077:16Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:513.77:405.92:24-0.21:202.45:087:15Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:233.88:145.92:58-0.31:552.45:087:14Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:543.88:455.93:29-0.32:292.45:097:14Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:253.99:165.83:59-0.33:032.45:107:13Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:574.09:485.64:29-0.23:392.45:107:13Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:304.010:205.34:59-0.14:182.45:117:12Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:054.15:290.15:022.45:127:11Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:414.16:000.45:532.55:137:10Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:204.36:320.86:552.55:137:10Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:254.02:044.47:081.28:172.35:147:09Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:363.52:544.77:501.69:541.95:157:08Third Quarter31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411340)

Common Questions About Santa Barbara, CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Barbara, CA?

Santa Barbara, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Santa Barbara, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide data for Santa Barbara, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9411340. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9411340.

What is the moon phase in Santa Barbara, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Barbara, CA is Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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